Montana derives from the Latin word meaning "mountainous." Montana was admitted into the Union as the 41st state in 1889. The state is the fourth largest state of the United States. Western Montana is a land of tall, rugged mountains; while eastern Montana is a land of broad plains. Montana experienced sudden development when gold was discovered in 1862. Montana was also the scene of the Native Americans' last effort to keep their land. The last stand of Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer was fought in Montana, as were the final battles of the Nez Perce Wars. The mountains, the battlefields, the old gold camps, and the vast, lonely distances give visitors a unique perspective of the American frontier.
Under the word "Montana", on a blue field, is the state seal. The seal shows some of Montana's beautiful scenery and tells what people were doing in pioneer times. The pick, shovel and plow represent mining and farming. In the background a sun rises over mountains, forests and the Great Falls of the Missouri river. A ribbon contains the state motto "Gold and Silver".
State Facts
Capital:Helena
Nickname:Treasure State Motto:Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver)
Statehood: November 8,1889 (41st) Land Area:145,556 sq. mi., 4th largest Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower:Bitterroot (lewisia rediviva) Tree:Ponderosa pine (pinus ponderosa) Song:Montana
Population & Cities
Population:967,440 Largest City: Billings Second Largest City:Missoula Persons Per Square Mile: 6
Montana
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About Montana
Symbols of Montana
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State Flag
Under the word "Montana", on a blue field, is the state seal. The seal shows some of Montana's beautiful scenery and tells what people were doing in pioneer times. The pick, shovel and plow represent mining and farming. In the background a sun rises over mountains, forests and the Great Falls of the Missouri river. A ribbon contains the state motto "Gold and Silver".
State Facts
Capital: Helena
Nickname: Treasure State
Motto: Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver)
Statehood: November 8,1889 (41st)
Land Area: 145,556 sq. mi., 4th largest
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower:Bitterroot (lewisia rediviva)
Tree:Ponderosa pine (pinus ponderosa)
Song:Montana
Population & Cities
Population: 967,440
Largest City: Billings
Second Largest City: Missoula
Persons Per Square Mile: 6
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